Apple AirPods 5 – Active Noise Cancellation, H2 Chip, USB-C Charging Case
Product description
Short Product Description
Apple AirPods 5 deliver an open-ear listening experience with Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking and next-generation Adaptive EQ. Powered by Apple's H2 headphone chip, AirPods 5 also support Voice Isolation, Conversation Awareness, studio-quality audio recording, Live Translation and hands-free Siri AI when paired with compatible Apple devices.
The standard AirPods 5 come with a USB-C charging case and provide up to 4 hours of listening with ANC enabled on a single charge and up to 20 hours with the charging case.
Full Product Description
Experience everyday wireless audio with the Apple AirPods 5, redesigned around an open-ear fit and Apple's H2 headphone chip.
AirPods 5 feature a new acoustic architecture and next-generation Adaptive EQ designed to deliver richer and more detailed sound. The open-ear design allows you to remain aware of your surroundings while listening, while Active Noise Cancellation reduces unwanted external noise. Apple states that ANC can block up to 1.5 times more noise than the previous generation.
For flexible listening, AirPods 5 include Adaptive Audio, which dynamically blends Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode according to your environment. Conversation Awareness can automatically lower playback when you begin speaking, while Voice Isolation helps improve voice clarity during calls.
The integrated H2 headphone chip enables features including Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Adaptive EQ, Siri interactions and advanced computational audio.
AirPods 5 also introduce Live Translation, powered by Apple Intelligence, allowing compatible users to hear translated conversations through their AirPods. Availability depends on supported languages, regions and compatible Apple devices.
With an IP57 rating, AirPods 5 provide improved resistance to dust, sweat and water, making them suitable for everyday activities and workouts.
Key Features
Active Noise Cancellation:
Reduces external noise while maintaining the open-ear AirPods design. Apple states that AirPods 5 provide up to 1.5x more ANC than the previous generation.
Open-Ear Design:
Designed for all-day comfort while allowing awareness of your surroundings.
H2 Headphone Chip:
Powers advanced audio processing, ANC, Adaptive Audio, Spatial Audio and Siri features.
Adaptive Audio:
Automatically balances Transparency and Active Noise Cancellation according to your surroundings.
Personalized Spatial Audio:
Creates an immersive listening experience with dynamic head tracking.
Adaptive EQ:
Automatically adjusts the sound profile to your ears and listening environment.
Conversation Awareness:
Automatically lowers playback when you start talking to someone nearby.
Voice Isolation:
Designed to improve voice clarity during calls and recordings.
Live Translation:
Enables supported language translation experiences through Apple Intelligence and compatible devices.
Siri AI:
Provides hands-free access to Apple's AI assistant on compatible iPhones.
IP57 Resistance:
Provides improved dust, sweat and water resistance.
Specification
General Information
Product: Apple AirPods 5
Year Introduced: 2026
Product Type: True Wireless Stereo Earbuds
Design: Open-ear
Brand: Apple
Headphone Chip: Apple H2
Colour: White
Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
Transparency Mode: Yes
Adaptive Audio: Yes
Conversation Awareness: Yes
Voice Isolation: Yes
Personalized Spatial Audio: Yes
Dynamic Head Tracking: Yes
Adaptive EQ: Yes
Live Translation: Yes
Siri AI: Yes
Water/Dust Resistance: IP57
Audio
Driver: Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Amplifier: Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Audio Processing: Computational audio
Active Noise Cancellation: Supported
Transparency: Supported
Adaptive Audio: Supported
Spatial Audio: Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
Adaptive EQ: Supported
Audio Recording: Studio-quality
Pressure Equalization: Vent system
Chip & Sensors
Chip: Apple H2 headphone chip
Microphones: Dual beamforming microphones
Inward-Facing Microphone: Yes
Optical In-Ear Sensor: Yes
Motion-Detecting Accelerometer: Yes
Speech-Detecting Accelerometer: Yes
Force Sensor: Yes
Controls
Play/Pause: Press once
Answer Call: Press once
Mute/Unmute: Press once
End Call: Press twice
Skip Forward: Press twice
Skip Back: Press three times
Listening Mode: Press and hold
Siri: Voice activation supported
Camera Remote: Supported
Volume Control: Swipe on AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
Siri Interactions: Head gestures supported on compatible devices
Battery
Single-Charge Listening with ANC: Up to 4 hours
Single-Charge Listening without Noise Control: Up to 6 hours
Total Listening with Charging Case and ANC: Up to 20 hours
Fast Charge: Approximately 1 hour of listening from 5 minutes in the case
Charging Case: USB-C
Wireless Charging: Not included with standard AirPods 5 case
AirPods Dimensions
Height: 30.2mm
Width: 18.3mm
Depth: 18.1mm
Weight per Earbud: 4.3g
Charging Case Dimensions
Height: 46.2mm
Width: 50.1mm
Depth: 21.2mm
Case Weight: 32.3g
Connectivity
Wireless Technology: Bluetooth 5.3
Charging Connector: USB-C
Apple Device Integration: Yes
Find My: Supported
Compatibility
iPhone: Compatible with supported iPhone models running the required iOS version
iPad: Compatible with supported iPad models
Apple Watch: Compatible with supported Apple Watch models
Mac: Compatible with supported Mac models
Apple TV: Compatible with supported Apple TV models
Apple Vision Pro: Compatible with supported visionOS
Non-Apple Devices: Can function as Bluetooth headphones, although functionality may be limited.
What's in the Box
Apple AirPods 5
USB-C Charging Case
Documentation